Beginning in the mid-1800s, in attempts to make this area suitable for building, Mission Bay was used as a convenient place to deposit refuse from building projects and debris from the 1906 Earthquake.As the marsh quickly stabilized with the weight of the infill, the area quickly became an industrial district. By 1850 the area was used for shipbuilding and repair, butchery and meat production, and oyster and clam fishing.

Is it for you? It is still up-and-coming but that doesn’t mean it’s not ready. Recommended for empty nesters, single professionals and small families. You’ll love the sweeping water views as well as the accessibility.